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Mr. & Mrs. '55
A young, naive heiress is forced into a 'marriage of convenience' with an unemployed cartoonist in an attempt to save her millions - a move orchestrated by the scheming aunt.
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Plot Summary
A successful magazine editor who writes a scathing article about marriage finds herself in a predicament when she falls in love with a younger man. Her views on marriage are challenged when she discovers that her beau is the nephew of a stern divorcee who is trying to prove that marriage is a failure. She must reconcile her ideals with her feelings to find happiness.
Critical Reception
Mr. & Mrs. '55 was a moderate success at the box office and received generally positive reviews, praised for its witty script and the performances of its lead actors. It was seen as a charming and light-hearted romantic comedy typical of its era.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its witty and humorous portrayal of marital misunderstandings.
The chemistry between June Allyson and Dick Powell was a highlight.
Agnes Moorehead's supporting performance was critically acclaimed.
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Fun Fact
June Allyson and Dick Powell, who play a married couple in the film, were actually married in real life at the time of filming.
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